Physicians Office Resource Volume 12 Issue 8 | Page 17

treatment to assist the body in utilizing the water, glycerol and free fatty acids which have been released. “ During the FDA study the average person lost 3.67 inches off their midsection after only 8, ten-minute treatments over a 30 day period . ” How Many Visits Does it Take? A course of 6-10 Laser Lipo treatments is usually recommended. Depending on results required and body areas to be treated, the amount of treatments will probably vary by individual. FDA Approved Device During the FDA study the average person lost 3.67 inches off their midsection after only 8, ten-minute treatments over a 30 day period. That is great news for those looking to tighten and tone their abs, arms, thighs and other problem areas. Why Does the Device Work so Well? • The light triggers lipolysis in targeted adipocyte which allows fatty acids to be broken down and released. (Water, Gylcerol and Free Fatty Acids are released) • The light stimulates fibroblasts, strengthening the collagen and elastic fibers to tone and tighten skin. • The Strawberry Laser Lipo is a cold, low level, red laser (Class 3B). • It utilizes a semiconductor-driven diode to produce a continuous wavelength which is 660 nanometres (nm). Dr. Don Stokes • Coherent and stable laser energy is irradiated by using the treatment probes which lay on the patient’s skin during treatment. • The laser energy safely penetrates the patient’s skin there are no known side effects and zero downtime. • Normal activities, including cardio exercise, can be resumed immediately following Laser Lipo treatment. What Contraindications are there to Treatment? Contraindications to treatment include: Epilepsy, Active Cancer, Currently Pregnant, Pacemaker, Compromised kidney or liver, over open lesions, uncontrolled hypertension, photosensitivity to sun or taking medications which causes photosensitivity. Why Would a Physician Want to use this Laser Lipo Device? Here are common reasons. • This treatment can be done by a non-medical, trained technician. • Increasing costs affect revenue negatively in many practices. This laser creates a cash income stream using your own patients. • Many of our patients are overweight and are concerned about chronic diseases resulting from their high BMI. Laser Lipo results have motivated many to change their diets and strive to lead a healthier lifestyle. For many offices which have added this laser they simply put up in the waiting room a poster to inform and educate their patients on a new way to lose inches. Read this and other articles at www.PhysiciansOfficeNews.com 17